Ref 111-22 Postdoctoral Researcher for the Sustainable Plant Protection Program - INVESTIGO Program...

IRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated researcher with a PhD related to Plant and Soil

Microbiology to join the Sustainable Plant Protection Program. We invite applications from ambitious

candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities on the

management of pathogens and beneficial microbes and their role in crops welfare, soil fertility and biodiversity.

Tasks and Responsabilites:

- To contribute to the activities of the research Program, performing scientific and technical tasks, taking

part in the planning and execution of the experiments to ensure the achievement of milestones of

research projects.

- To perform literature review, data collection and management, involving statistical analysis.

- To contribute to the scientific production of the research and innovation activities of the Program.

- To lead and actively contribute fund rising through the preparation and submission of project proposals

for public competitive calls and for contracts with the private sector, as well as reporting process, such as

writing progress and final reports of research activities.

- To identify opportunities for cutting-edge research and innovation to address strategic priorities of the

Sustainable Plant Protection Program within the Plant Production Area.

- To contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit in Sustainable Plant Protection Program within the Plant

Production Area, fostering collaboration and integration activities.